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Elmo teething toy recalled over choking hazard

The new recall involves Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers which were sold in stores and online between January 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Sep 4, 2026

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Minnesota man with 9 convictions gets 20 years for ghost gun

A 36-year-old man was sentenced on Thursday to 20 years in prison for his ninth conviction after his DNA was found in a loaded ghost gun. Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen announced Friday that Esau Sago was sentenced to 240 months in prison and five years of supervised releas...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026

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Minnesota gas prices drop below $4 a gallon for Labor Day weekend

As Minnesotans kick off the Labor Day weekend festivities, AAA says the average gallon of gas in the state has dipped below $4 per gallon. According to AAA, the average price in Minnesota as of Friday morning is $3.98 per gallon for regular gas and the diesel price now sits at $5...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026

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What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?

After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Sep 4, 2026

business

Walmart berry recall expands over E. coli contamination risk

The new recall is an expansion of one issued in July with federal health officials saying the affected frozen berries were sold at Walmart stores in multiple states including Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota....

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Sep 4, 2026

Local

Hot and Humid Today in the Twin Cities.

Low Clouds will linger over the north Metro ( north of downtown Minneapolis and downtown St.Paul ) into the early afternoon before becoming Mostly Sunny after 2 p.m. The areas south of the downtown areas Today are already Sunny and will see the Hottest temperatures this afternoon...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026

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9/4 Hole in Win

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026

Local

ICE agent pleads not guilty to lying about Minneapolis shooting

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Christian Castro pleaded not guilty on Friday to a federal charge accusing him of lying about a Minneapolis shooting. A bond hearing is scheduled for noon, according to ABC affiliate KRGV. As previously reported, the Department of Ju...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026

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Lindsay Clancy judge plans to declare mistrial; grants defense 1 hour to appeal

Jurors told the judge Friday they are deadlocked on whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children, leading to a hung jury. Without the jurors present in the courtroom, the judge said he intends to declare a mistrial but has given the defense an h...

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Sep 4, 2026

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Live: Minnesota State Fair Day 9

It's day nine of the Minnesota State Fair. The fair runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.

FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)Sep 4, 2026

safety

The Latest: Lindsay Clancy defense has filed emergency appeal seeking to avoid mistrial

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy’s trial judge said he was going to declare a mistrial Friday before suddenly changing course and allowing an emergency defense appeal. Judge William Sullivan’s stunning move came after he announced in court that jurors on Friday sent a note f...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026

safety

The Latest: Mistrial declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Lindsay Clancy’s trial judge declared a mistrial Friday after an emergency defense appeal was denied. Judge William Sullivan ended the trial after jurors on Friday sent a note for a third time saying they couldn’t unanimously decide whether to hold her crim...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026

parks

5 ON YOUR SIDE: Messy pet fixes

We love our pets like family, but the fleas, fur, and occasional run-in with a skunk, not so much. Consumer Reports reveals simple, DIY tips for tackling some of the messiest problems that come with our four-legged friends. Thanks to his trail cameras, Alex Joyce knew a skunk had...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026

safety

Ken Barlow says an Alert Day has been issued by Minnesota’s Weather Authority

Good FRIDAY —NINTH Day of the Fair–morning! *MINNESOTA’S WEATHER AUTHORITY HAS ISSUED AN ALERT FOR TODAY—DUE TO HEAT AND HUMIDITY* *HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL 6PM ACROSS METRO COUNTIES ONLY* Later today, the sun will be strong, and the humidity will be high with rising air temperatures ...

KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)Sep 4, 2026